"As long as hemoptysis appears in a city, within a few months, or even a few days, the people there will die one after another. They will either lie in their homes until they stink, and no one will come to collect their corpses. Or their corpses will be left on the streets, and the cold wind will dry them. "For those who manage to escape, if they put in the effort to set up a huge fire, causing the entire city to be engulfed in flames, burning all the corpses and wreckage, that would already be the greatest mercy.
"I, Huang Guotong, only have one opinion. We must do everything we can to win back Gu Jun!"
"Guotong, don't make it sound like Gu Jun has done nothing wrong, and that it's all someone else's fault. What did Gu Jun do? Regarding the charity dinner in New York, we can say that he was too emotional and didn't think it through. But this time? The rationality monitoring stone has been broken. Tell me, what does that mean? Almost everyone in the Review Tower was killed. What's going on? "
"What's going on? Isn't it your responsibility to force Gu Jun into this state? Isn't this the result you want? Provoke a tiger and see if it will hurt someone. It roared for a while, and that's what happened. Gu Jun could have killed them all, but did he really kill a single person? This already shows that he's still worth fighting for. "
"Calm down, all of you. Today's meeting isn't for us to argue."
"Some things can only be exposed when they're in an extreme state. The purpose of this comprehensive review by the higher-ups has been proven. Gu Jun is indeed unique. The power that he displayed that day has far surpassed our system. In fact, it is the new system that he has brought with him. For an ordinary person to possess such power, he must make a huge sacrifice to the source of power. However, no matter how much sacrifice, there's a limit, and Gu Jun has already exceeded that limit. "
"Guotong, this is indeed a problem. Personally, I'm willing to believe that Gu Jun is a good person, but the problem is that Gu Jun might not even know what he is, and he doesn't know the purpose of his existence. "
"He doesn't know, he doesn't know, and we don't know either. But Gu Jun has indeed played a key role in saving our world many times. Alright, now that he's in this state, who are we going to rely on to fight against the darkness? If this matter were to spread, how many people would be disheartened? "
"You don't have to be so sure. You're in charge of the Spell Department, you've been in charge of many frontline missions, don't you understand one thing? The information we have is limited, but the dark forces are cunning. Do we have to believe whatever they say? Was the appearance of the matter always the truth? Perhaps destroying the world was never the enemy's goal. Perhaps it was never that easy for the enemy to destroy the world. "
"What do you mean? Have we been busy at the frontline for nothing? Sacrificed for nothing? "
"No, don't misunderstand. I'm not questioning whether the frontline has defeated the enemy. But could the legionella pneumonia really destroy the world? The dark energy provided by the House of Worm to this world might be limited, the bacteria might stop once it reaches a certain level. It might destroy a few cities and cause tens of millions of casualties, but it will not be the apocalypse we anticipated. It was the same at Mo Bei. Would the locust swarm be endless? Would the mutated area cover the entire world? Could the so-called Yith be part of the plan? "
"You're being delusional, you're being delusional …"
"Wait until I've finished. If Gu Jun himself is a disaster generator, but a single disaster is not enough to destroy the world, then from the perspective of the dark forces, how can they arrange for him to cause more damage? Place him among the enemy, make him their hero and place him in a safe environment. Because the enemy themselves will not harm him and we will not harm him either. Just like that, he will trigger disaster after disaster without even knowing it himself. He will weaken the world again and again. After 10, 20 times, he will truly achieve his goal of destroying the world. Furthermore, once the legend of Gu Jun is destroyed, it will deal a heavy blow to our morale and people's hearts. It will give the dark forces even more of a chance. "
"Are you done? You're simply spouting nonsense and trying to mislead the masses! If that's your speculation, then I'll do the same. What is your intention in trying to get rid of Gu Jun? Are you one of Nyarlathotep's men? Or are you one of Nyarlathotep's incarnations? Or have you joined some kind of dark organization? You can't defeat Gu Jun head-on so you want to use this kind of method to take him down. Do you want me to give you a full review? "
"Guo Tong, please be more respectful. This is not a place for you to do whatever you want. Even if this question is based on speculation, no one can win against the other. However, it is a fact that Gu Jun has no respect for the law. If he can't even handle a full review and wants to kill everyone, then how can he be trusted? You say he is forced to do this but it is a reflection of his mental state that he is no longer fit for work.
Furthermore, do not forget, Gu Jun was no longer just himself, he was no longer a normal 24-year-old young man. Gu Jun was a symbol, a Phecda Hero both internally and externally. Even a sneeze from him could affect the lives of his colleagues and the general public. Whether he is willing or not, he has already taken on this responsibility. To be a symbol like this, no matter who it is, it has to be stable. If a person's mental state is unstable and he could fall into darkness at any moment, but he has a special limit, the organization will support him no matter what he says. If we allow him to continue like that, will we be safe? Guo Tong, if you like this, what is your stance? "
"I only have one standpoint, and that is Gu Jun is the reason we are still alive and talking nonsense here."
"Gu Jun is a special Spirit Child of Lai Sheng Cult. He is used as a vessel to contain a Doctor Carlop, Lenton, but Lai Sheng Cult worships him like a god. He has a special connection with the foreign world. It was he who attracted Nyarlathotep's interest and he was the one who summoned the black goat. None of this was said by anyone else, nor was it my imagination. He said it himself. Isn't it obvious enough? "
"Alright, stop. Your opinions are already in your report. There's no need to argue anymore. The higher-ups have considered this …
It is a fact that Gu Jun has made great contributions in the past, it is also a fact that he can play a great role in our work, it is also a fact that his mental state has become unstable, and it is also a fact that there are many suspicious points about his role as a Spirit Child of Lai Sheng Cult. The higher-ups believe that we are living in an unusual world, anything can happen, so we cannot make any big decisions on our own. Based on the current situation, we can make a compromise and deal with it. "
"What do you think? Do you still want to lock up Gu Jun? Do you think he will listen to you? "
"No, locking him up is not enough. The biggest question now is whether there is something unique about Gu Jun that creates a strange connection between our world and the foreign world. If this was before, we would not have been able to do much, but now that we have a partnership with the Zoogs, we can go to Dreamlands freely.
The higher-ups' intention is for Gu Jun to stay at Ulthar for a while. It can be a holiday, a relaxing trip, or a messenger. Gu Jun will stay at Ulthar for a year and a half or even longer. If he really can form some kind of special connection, then the connection will be severed. He can also use this time to ask around to see if he can get any help that will benefit our world.
If during this period, the dark forces in our world are still rampant, even more rampant than when Gu Jun was around, and if something unfortunate happens, and we really need Gu Jun, then we will have Gu Jun return. But if after Gu Jun leaves, and the world becomes peaceful, then Gu Jun will have to stay at Dreamlands for a while longer. This is better for everyone … Guo Tong, you have no objections, right? "
"You've already made your decision. Even if I have objections, what's the point?"
"If there's anything you want to say, just say it. Don't throw a tantrum, we're all doing our job seriously. "
"Dreamlands is not a place where you can come and go as you please. The Great Atal and the Zoogs have said that the longer a person stays at Dreamlands, the more they will know and the harder it will be for them to leave. In the end, they will become a part of Dreamlands. You're thinking of moving Gu Jun to Ulthar, calling him back if you need him and closing the door if you don't need him, but that might not work. "
"We've already considered that. Gu Jun can return to this world at regular intervals, half a year or more. A Special Mobile Force unit will enter Dreamlands to pick him up and stay here for an hour or a day before sending him back. This decision will have to be tested for a while, so that's the only way. "
"How is this any different from exile? How are you going to convince the others? The small group you're talking about is our strongest elite. "
"How to explain to them and how to calm them down, that will be your job."
"Guotong, don't be so disgruntled. I still have the same opinion. With Gu Jun's situation, if we follow the rules, he will be forced to retire. What we've done is already very lenient. I think you should make use of this experimental time to train some new talents. "
"Gu Jun is not a prisoner, so don't make it sound like you can do whatever you want with him. With his current condition, it's a question whether he will even acknowledge you or not … "
"How to solve this problem, how to handle this, you'll have to participate in this work. Guotong, go to Eastern State and settle this as soon as possible."
"Let me remind you … some buildings collapse not because of other people's destruction but because they themselves have changed their structure …"
…
"Isn't this plague a fire? If it's a house, it will burn down a house; if it's a street, it will burn down a street; if it's a town or city, it will burn down a town or city; if it's a world, the whole world will eventually turn into a sea of fire. "
It was a rainy day at Eastern State. A heavy downpour had just washed the land. The sky was clouded and fog hung in the air.
Among the mountains at the northern part of Eastern State, there was a mountain called Old Bull Mountain. The mountain range around it had been sealed off since 3 days ago.
That morning, Gu Jun left in his Byakee from the secret review base at the outskirts of Da Hwa City. Then he flew to Eastern State and landed at Old Bull Mountain.
Even though he was tracked by the satellite, he did not appear to have any intention of hiding his whereabouts or else he might have been able to do it.
After he entered Old Bull Mountain, Phecda received the order from the headquarters to lock down the place. Then for the next 3 days, the place was still quiet.
But in these few days, there was a commotion within Phecda. Even though this was highly confidential, the people who participated in the operation had a rough idea. Gu Jun had lost control of his emotions and was currently hiding on this mountain. Phecda's mission was to take control of this place and bring him back.
The headquarters and the Eastern State branch secretly formed a joint command central. FBM had no idea about this but Mysterium was invited to send a large number of people.
After all, facing the Phecda Hero, the members of Mysterium did not have as much emotional resistance.
Why Old Bull Mountain?
Was there something special about this place or was there a channel to another world?
The command central sent an investigation team to investigate this question but they came up with nothing. This place was quite a distance away from Gu Rong Village and Rock Cave Mountain. There was no record of Gu Jun having been here before, this place appeared to be a random place that he had stopped at …
Now, this seemingly normal mountain was locked down and they had to dig 3 feet into the ground.
At that moment, a scenic platform that was less than 30 metres away from the mountain was the frontline of this operation.
Leading from the scenic platform to the mountain was a steep and winding path made of small stone steps. The path was wet from the rain and the trees around it swayed.
It was on this stone path that a sneaky little figure ran down from the peak of the mountain. His claws splashed the puddles of water, making pitter-patter sounds.
"He's up there, I saw him, he's just standing there … I didn't dare go over but he's right there …"
Lucky slipped back to the scenic platform and told the group with lingering fear. He did not dare go up there again, he was lucky to be alive this time.
There were two groups of people on the platform. One group was led by the command central. It consisted of the Special Mobile Force 'Revisionists' and members from other departments, including the three reviewers from that day. Di Minghui was there as well; the other group was led by Tong Ye. They were all elites who would have been in charge of this mission in the past and they had a close relationship with Gu Jun. They were Wu Shiyu, Deng Ximei, Cai Zixuan, Wang Ruoxiang and Uncle Dan.
Peacock and Malachite were rejected because they were fanatics of the Phecda Hero so they were not suitable for this mission. Lou Xiao and Ning Ning were also rejected.
Initially, the rest of the team was subjected to many arguments, but Elder Tong persisted.
At that moment, the group listened to Lucky's report with different expressions.
"Let me give it a try." Wu Shiyu volunteered, "The rest stay away, I'll go alone."
Tong Ye told the command central, "If you don't want anything to go wrong, listen to her. If she refuses to listen, the rest will have no chance at all."
However, the command central had them stay on standby and have the Revisionists prepare to move. They were to slowly walk up the mountain and retreat if anything happened.
The Revisionists were made up of 15 elites. They were fully equipped and the leader was He Feiling from Mysterium. He was a muscular man in his thirties, he was almost as famous as Yu Chi at Mysterium World. At this time, under everyone's gaze, He Feiling waved his hand at his team members and walked up the mountain steps with a serious expression.
Cai Zixuan sighed as he watched, lamenting at how the world played tricks on people.
"It's useless, they won't be able to go up." Deng Ximei said softly.
On the other side, Di Minghui was also watching. His face was calm, but the pair of eyes that seemed to have weathered the vicissitudes of life would occasionally flash with complicated emotions. Suddenly, a splitting headache came over him. Those illusions … those paragraphs … came from the foreign world, and they continued to churn in his mind …
"Carlop, Carlop …" Di Minghui mumbled. His voice was so soft that no one could hear him.
Regarding the horror of hemoptysis described by Gu Jun, he understood it better now … he understood everything now …
[From February 10th to 22nd of the Year of Violet, 49361 people have died.
By March 9, 27195 people had died.
By March 19, 6, 170 people had died.
29th March, 2652 deaths
4 months ago, Shar City was destroyed. "
The Revisionist Squad had only shortened the distance between them and the mountain peak by a dozen meters, but every member of the squad could already feel an abnormal pressure enveloping them from the top of the mountain. It was as if something substantial was pressing down on their footsteps, as if they would be flattened if they took another step.
He Feiling raised his hand to signal for the team members to stop. He looked up into the sky and shouted, "Captain Gu, we wish to have a word with you."
He believed that Gu Jun would be able to hear him so he did not need to announce the plan too loudly. Phecda would arrange for Gu Jun to rest at Ulthar at Dreamlands.
There was no response, but the pressure quickly increased. He Feiling suddenly felt a tearing pain in his head. The faces of the other team members also changed.
No … With their rich combat experience, they knew they were no match for this power. Once the enemy showed their true strength, they would end up in the same situation as the people who evaluated the base that day … As the Special Mobile Force members for this mission, they knew more about the situation than they did.
This was not a power that could be possessed by a crazed Spell Department member or cultists, in fact, it did not feel like a normal dark abnormal creature …
It felt like they were facing the source of the dark power itself.
"The enemy is too powerful, the mission cannot be completed." He Feiling did not force himself. He used the walkie-talkie to report to the command central, "Modifier Team, retreat."
Just like that, in less than 15 minutes, the Special Mobile Force that gathered the elites from Mysterium and Phecda retreated from the stone staircase to the landscaped platform.
The heavy pressure had been relieved, but their mental strength had been greatly depleted. Their faces were still pale, and their strength, speed, and reaction time were all declining.
"I wasn't lying, right?" The Zoog clapped his hands. "This is so scary!"
"This is not going to work, I told you …" Deng Ximei said softly.
Tong Ye did not need to worry anymore. Soon, a new order came from the command central, "Guo Tong, let Wu Shiyu go up first. The Modifier Team and the rest can follow slowly."
Then, Wu Siyu put on the walkie-talkie and camera helmet handed over by the messenger. She walked up the same stone staircase with steady steps. "Dirty-minded Jun, I'm coming up."
"You guys go ahead …" The Zoog shrunk to the side. "I'll stay here …"
Soon, she had walked more than ten meters, and then twenty meters. Her footsteps were still steady and not wobbly.
Wu Siyu also felt a heavy pressure, but there was a sense of familiarity that had not yet been extinguished. Furthermore, the pressure did not intend to harm her, so other than feeling a little heavy in her heart and a little agitated in her mind, she was not particularly affected.
Behind her, the Modifier Team led Elder Tong, Deng Ximei, Di Minghui, Wang Xiang, and the rest to climb the mountain again.
But they were moving very slowly. There was a large gap between them and Wu Shiyu.
On the other side, Wu Siyu stepped over the last step of the mountain and came to a rugged peak of the mountain. The dense trees around her were dim and gloomy.
Gu Jun stood at the edge of the cliff. One step away from him would be the valley.
He turned to the side. His face was strangely pale. His eyes were like the most desolate scene in the world.
Once Wu Shiyu reached the top, she jogged over and said urgently, "Dirty-minded Jun, leave this place now! They want to imprison you in Dreamlands. No matter what they say, don't let them get away with it. Go, leave them be. Some people don't pay the price. Just like a child, if you don't fall, you won't learn how to walk. Don't stay here, they'll fire missiles. It's too dangerous here. Go to the Pacific Ocean, the South Pole, somewhere out of their reach. "
Her earpiece crackled with questions and curses from the command central. She quickly pulled off the walkie-talkie and camera helmet and tossed them to the side. "That's right, I disobeyed your orders. As punishment, I'll be forced to retire."
A smile suddenly appeared on Gu Jun's cold face.
And this smile revealed something else in his eyes. It was like a withered tree struggling in the wind of pain, darkness and desolation.
He was resisting, he was asking for help.
Wu Shiyu stopped talking. He was confused. He had no idea whether it was the right thing to do to persuade Dirty-minded Jun to break up with Phecda because if he did that, he would lose a lot, he would lose everything. He would become a different person … If he was Dirty-minded Jun, he would sacrifice himself like an idiot, for the sake of the world, for the sake of others …
He knew that his decision to break up with Phecda would not only affect himself, it would cause a series of other effects. It might even cause chaos in the short term. Dark forces might take advantage of this and many people would die, many good people … That was why he was confused.
His own reflection would also confuse others.
"Silly Jun." She leaned forward to press her forehead against his shoulder and grumbled, "I don't know either, just follow your heart. In any case, I trust you …"
Gu Jun slowly raised his right arm to hug her. He did not say a word, but the emotions in his eyes were changing, churning, and growing stronger.
Gradually, the withered tree seemed to be nourished and regained a bit of vitality …
'Follow my heart … '
"Dirty-minded Yu, I'm so tired." His voice was hoarse and his words picked up speed. "Perhaps it's better to rest for a while … Ulthar is not bad, right … I can learn from the Great Atal, play with the cats, go to the Enchanted Forest to drink with the Zoogs … It's not a bad life …"
The pain and agitation that Wu Siyu felt from his body had already subsided, and the heavy pressure was also melting away. His heart was beating even more powerfully than before …
It was not the indescribable darkness but the liveliness of life.
It appeared like Dirty-minded Jun had made his decision …
He had said before, as long as people like him were still alive, the sun would not set.
"Hmm, I'll go with you." Wu Shiyu had made up his mind. "As the Recreational Department's elite and the Zoogs' advisor, I'm more than qualified to be an emissary at Dreamlands. We'll just be there for a few months. When we want to come back, we'll come back. After all, there are so many channels, no one can stop us. "
In that case, she was looking forward to it. A long holiday was not bad. Every day belonged to her and she could sleep until she woke up naturally.
The smile on Gu Jun's face brightened. The determination and brightness of the past returned to his eyes. "How come you still look like your dreams are coming true?"
"One of them, a holiday." Wu Shiyu shrugged. "I have a few other dreams, I'll tell you about them later."
"— Year of the Violet, April —
City of Shar, destroyed
City of Purcell, destroyed
City of Kewei, destroyed
City of Huaixia, destroyed
— Year of the Violet, May —
City of Edgar, destroyed
City of Lev, destroyed
City of Beckett, destroyed
City of Sothz, destroyed
— Year of the Violet, June — "
At the same time, the abnormal storm-like power that enveloped the mountain gradually stopped and dissipated. After the early spring rain, the mountain scenery immediately showed its original exuberant vitality, and the smell of the soil in the air also made people feel a fragrance.
The Modifier Team led the way while Tong Ye, Deng Ximei, Uncle Dan followed behind. Di Minghui and the rest followed behind them.
Since the intimidating darkness had retreated, the invisible boulders that blocked the way were no longer there. He Feiling reached the top of the mountain. After making sure he was safe, he waved at the people behind him and said through the walkie-talkie, "Captain Gu's condition is stable. He has agreed to leave. Tong Ye, come over here."
Soon, the group appeared at the top of the mountain.
Due to the narrowness of the mountain, only three members of the Modifier Team came up. The largest group was led by Tong Ye and his friends, Deng Ximei, Cai Zixuan, Wang Ruoxiang and Uncle Dan. They followed behind them. Without saying anything, they gave Gu Jun a look to show their support.
The few Evaluators stood at the entrance of the mountain, responsible for observing and considering these things.
By then, Gu Jun had calmed down. He could not hide the exhaustion on his face as he said, "Thank you, everyone." Beside him, Wu Shiyu said, "There's no need for handcuffs, right?"
"Why handcuffs? Let's go." Tong Ye waved at Gu Jun. "Ah Jun, we'll talk about this when we get back."
"There's no need for handcuffs. Captain Gu, you can come with us." He Feiling said with respect, "This way, please."
Handcuffs? If Gu Jun wanted to force his way out of this place, no one would have been able to stop him. Even though his abnormality had subsided, there was no need for that anymore.
Gu Jun nodded and pulled himself together. He walked down the mountain from the edge of the cliff. The group opened up a path. He Feiling and the other Modifiers followed beside him.
At that moment, Wu Shiyu caught a glimpse of what appeared to be the shadow of a crow flying through the forest.
"Carlop, Carlop, Son of Steel, Son of Misfortune …" Di Minghui mumbled softly. No one could hear him.
A sharp headache flashed through his mind. Every nerve cell was throbbing with pain. The foreign illusions gushed out from his mind …
From those words and the incomplete drawings, Di Minghui learned more … Hemoptysis could not be cured, not with the power of mortals. They could only delay its arrival, do everything possible to delay its arrival. A civilization also had a lifespan, just like a person who could die prematurely could live to be a hundred years old …
Delay, delay … The free medical treatment for both worlds could be delayed but it was impossible in the current world …
But there could be other delays, other interruptions …
There could be a period of silence.
Just as Gu Jun walked towards him, Di Minghui's right hand pulled out a black Type 92 pistol from his pocket. He aimed and pulled the trigger. Bang! Bang! Bang!
"Captain Gu, I'm sorry."
In an instant, blood and flesh splattered everywhere. The first bullet landed squarely on the right side of Gu Jun's forehead. It pierced through the PEEK skull and punctured the frontal lobe … The second bullet landed squarely on Gu Jun's left eye. The eyeball exploded. The complicated expression in his eyes cracked before it could recover. A large bloody hole opened up in his eye socket, and the bullet continued into his brain …
Even though the people around him had been through so much, in that split second, it was as if their bodies had been electrified. They were stunned and then panicked at Gu Jun's injury.
When the second bullet was fired, He Feiling, who was too mentally exhausted, had already reached out to push Gu Jun away. Many people rushed towards Di Minghui but it was too late.
After two bullets, Di Minghui raised the muzzle and aimed it at his right temple. Without hesitation, he pulled the trigger for the third time. The bullet pierced through his temple and splattered blood and flesh.
Di Minghui collapsed on the rugged ground of the mountain. Blood flowed out from his head and his pupils started to dilate. Slowly, he turned into a corpse.
Wu Shiyu supported Gu Jun who was shot. The salty blood splashed on her face and her body froze.
She saw Tong Ye and Deng Ximei screaming uncontrollably but she could not hear them. She gripped Gu Jun's arm tightly but she could not catch the salty taste. The feeling of the scalpel soon disappeared. Her mind went blank. He was losing energy, he was bleeding, there was so much blood …
"Shi Yu, put him on the ground!" Uncle Dan, Wang Ruoxiang and Cai Zixuan rushed forward. "Resuscitate him, resuscitate him!"
A gunshot to the brain might not necessarily lead to death. As long as the brain was not damaged, the outcome was still uncertain …
Tong Ye swayed. He screamed madly at the command central. How could Di Minghui carry a gun? Who gave him the gun? Who gave him the order?
Deng Ximei's face was covered in tears.
But for Wu Shiyu, everything seemed to fade away. She collapsed to the ground.
Gu Jun's body was put down by Uncle Dan and Cai Zixuan. They immediately started CPR. Wang Ruoxiang helped to stop the bleeding. She used the bandages and gauze from her medical bag to stuff them into the two empty cavities of Gu Jun's right forehead and left eye. The cavities were more than 10 cm wide …
His injuries were too severe, too severe ….
Wang Ruoxiang's hands were shaking. She exerted her strength but the gauze was still pushed out by the gushing blood. It was mixed with broken brain tissue and brain fluid …
Soon, the medical team that stayed at the observation deck rushed over. A rescue helicopter was approaching the mountaintop.
But gradually, the people at the mountaintop fell into silence.
His heartbeat had stopped and so had his breathing. The pupil in his right eye had dilated. His body was cold and unresponsive.
Severe brain damage, massive hemorrhage, CRP and ECMO were no longer effective …
The cold wind ruffled the shadows of the trees. Everyone at the mountaintop had to face this reality.
Gu Jun was dead.
Rain began to fall from the dark sky, gradually turning into a torrential downpour, washing away the fresh blood from the mountaintop and flowing down the mountain steps.
Death, death, death.
Death was inevitable for all mortals.
Death, death, death.
Some died from evil, some from kindness.
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